The tested one
Root extract or powder from a tested brand
Outside testing helps confirm it's the right plant and screens for heavy metals.
Good for: Everyday use
What variations of shatavari exist?
A root from the asparagus family used in Ayurvedic medicine as a tonic for women's health. Traditional use is long, but human research is small and early. It comes in 3 forms, and they aren't all the same. Here's how they differ.
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Our top pick
- Also consider
- Easy to take: the drops (Tincture)
Every form, in plain words
The tested one
Root extract or powder from a tested brand
Outside testing helps confirm it's the right plant and screens for heavy metals.
Good for: Everyday use
The drops
Tincture
Easy to take, though strength varies.
Good for: Easy to take
Usually skip
- The untested one (Untested imported powder)Some Ayurvedic products have been found to contain heavy metals.
Spotting a good one on the shelf
Look for
- Look for 'Root extract or powder from a tested brand' on the label (the tested one)
Watch out for
- No outside testing for heavy metals
- Blends that don't say how much is inside
Check with your provider first if…
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding. Safety data is limited, so ask before using, including for milk supply.
- Allergy to asparagus
- History of hormone-sensitive cancer or conditions, since it may have mild hormone effects
- Taking diabetes medicines, as it may lower blood sugar
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Dr. Lesher is a Naturopathic Doctor who focuses on autoimmune and chronic conditions in women. Since 2020, she's helped hundreds of patients stop managing symptoms and start healing.